🇹🇼 Taiwan Chronological History Timeline

Chronological Timeline (37 Entries)

1. [1624] Koxinga — Southern Ming general who founded the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan.
2. [1864] Akashi Motojiro — General in the Imperial Japanese Army and Governor-General of Taiwan.
3. [1868] Lin Sen — Prominent Chinese politician, served as Chairman of the National Government of China.
4. [1884] Fumio Gotō — Japanese politician and bureaucrat who briefly served as interim Prime Minister of Japan.
5. [1886] Yoichi Hatta — Japanese engineer renowned for hydraulic works in Taiwan, notably the Chianan Canal.
6. [1887] Chiang Kai-shek — Revolutionary leader of the Republic of China, governing from 1925 to 1975.
7. [1904] Joseph Asajiro Satowaki — Japanese Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Nagasaki and was elevated to Cardinal.
8. [1910] Chiang Ching-kuo — Key statesman and diplomat who led Taiwan through political liberalization and the end of martial law.
9. [1923] Lee Teng-hui — Key Taiwanese politician, economist, and agronomist who led the democratization of the Republic of China.
10. [1936] Samuel C. C. Ting — Nobel laureate particle physicist known for J/ψ discovery and AMS research.
11. [1938] Chiung Yao — Pioneering Taiwanese writer and producer, celebrated for romantic melodrama.
12. [1938] Eagle Han-ying — South Korean martial artist and actor known for kung fu films in Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
13. [1941] Shih Ming-teh — Prominent Taiwanese democracy activist, politician, and human-rights advocate.
14. [1943] Sanmao (writer) — Pioneering Taiwanese writer known for travelogue and reflective novels.
15. [1947] Edward Yang — Pioneering Taiwanese-American filmmaker, celebrated for the New Wave.
16. [1947] Hou Hsiao-hsien — Leading Taiwanese director, pivotal figure in New Wave cinema.
17. [1950] Chen Shui-bian — Taiwanese politician who served as the fifth President of the Republic of China (2000-2008).
18. [1950] Ma Ying-jeou — Prominent Taiwanese politician, lawyer, and former President of the Republic of China.
19. [1950] Terry Gou — Taiwanese billionaire, founder of Foxconn, and prominent political figure.
20. [1952] David Ho — Pioneering virologist known for transforming HIV/AIDS treatment via combination therapy.
21. [1953] Sylvia Chang — Versatile Taiwanese artist: actress, singer, writer, and director.
22. [1953] Teresa Teng — Iconic Taiwanese singer whose music defined modern Chinese pop across Asia.
23. [1954] Ang Lee — Acclaimed Taiwanese filmmaker known for exploring deep, repressed human emotions.
24. [1954] Brigitte Lin — A celebrated Taiwanese actress known for romantic and androgynous roles in film.
25. [1956] Tsai Ing-wen — Taiwanese politician and legal scholar, 7th President of the Republic of China.
26. [1957] Kim Tai-chung — South Korean martial artist, actor, and businessman known for Bruce Lee roles.
27. [1957] Tsai Ming-liang — Pioneering Malaysian-Taiwanese filmmaker celebrated for Slow Cinema and the Second New Wave.
28. [1969] Ha Hee-ra — South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like What Women Want and The President.
29. [1969] Lisa Su — Pioneering semiconductor executive, known for leadership at AMD and MIT education.
30. [1972] A-Mei — Iconic Taiwanese singer, producer, and cultural voice of Mandopop.
31. [1973] Takeshi Kaneshiro — Japanese-Taiwanese actor and singer known for quirky, character-driven performances.
32. [1978] Steve Chen — Pioneering Taiwanese-American software engineer and co-founder of YouTube.
33. [1979] Jay Chou — The 'King of Mandopop,' Jay Chou is a highly influential Taiwanese singer-songwriter.
34. [1980] Jolin Tsai — Taiwanese 'Queen of C-Pop' known for reinvention and dance-pop mastery.
35. [1986] Yoo Ha-na — South Korean actress known for roles in Taiwanese and South Korean dramas.
36. [1987] Naomi Watanabe — Japanese comedian, actress, and fashion designer known for impersonations.
37. [2001] S.H.E — A successful Taiwanese Mandopop girl group known for their enduring presence in the music industry.